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Council OKs Rainbow Boulevard corridor overlay to reserve future right-of-way
Summary
The governing body adopted O3, creating a corridor overlay along Rainbow Boulevard that asks future builders to set structures further back (28–56 feet) to preserve a future principal arterial right-of-way; staff said the overlay does not stop development and future acquisitions would follow standard appraisal and purchase procedures.
The Rio Rancho governing body approved an overlay zone along Rainbow Boulevard designed to reserve additional right-of-way for a future principal arterial, a measure intended to reduce future costs and complications when the city builds out a major north–south connector.
Amy Rincon, director of development services, said the overlay would ask property owners to set building fronts further back — either roughly 28 feet or 56…
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